BSJQ vs IHYF
Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF vs Invesco High Yield Bond Factor ETF
Which is better, BSJQ or IHYF?
IHYF has been ahead.
IHYF has a lower expense ratio. IHYF led over 1Y and the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.93. IHYF is less concentrated, with 6.1% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 94.9%.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | BSJQ | IHYF |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% | 0.39%Best |
| AUM | $715M | $134M |
| Dividend Yield | 5.43% | 6.50% |
| Holdings | 46 | 432 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.5%Best | 6.9% |
| Max Drawdown | -11.9%Best | -36.0% |
| $10,000 over 5.2 years | $12,305 | $12,361Best |
| Top 10 Weight | 94.9% | 6.1%Best |
| Fund Family | Invesco (US) | Invesco (US) |
| Category | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Style | High Yield Bond | High Yield Bond |
| Inception | Aug 9, 2018 | Nov 30, 2020 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 236 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. BSJQ has data through Oct 14, 2026 and IHYF through Feb 20, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 5.2 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Dec 3, 2020 to Feb 20, 2026 (5.2 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
IHYF has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 6.9% compared with 5.5% for BSJQ. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -11.9% for BSJQ and -36.0% for IHYF. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.93. They move almost in lockstep, so holding both mostly duplicates the same exposure.
Fees and Cost Over Time
BSJQ charges 0.43% per year while IHYF charges 0.39%. On a $10,000 position that is $43 vs $39 annually, a gap of $4 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, BSJQ currently yields 5.43% against 6.50% for IHYF.
Holdings Overlap
84.6% of BSJQ's money is in holdings IHYF also owns. 1.5% of IHYF's money is in holdings BSJQ also owns.
Most of BSJQ is already inside IHYF. Owning both mostly buys the same companies twice.
The two holdings books were reported 369 days apart, BSJQ as of Oct 4, 2026 and IHYF as of Sep 30, 2025, so some of the difference between them is the time between the two reports rather than the funds.
5 positions in common, counted across the 13 positions we hold weights for in BSJQ and 396 in IHYF, against full books of 46 and 432.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 388 positions for IHYF that do not appear in our book for BSJQ (94.5% of the fund), and 7 for BSJQ that do not appear in IHYF (11.1%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
Top Shared Holdings
| Stock | Weight in BSJQ | Weight in IHYF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGPXXInvesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | 76.81% | 0.46% | 76.35% |
| NCRATL 9.5 04/01/29 | 4.34% | 0.46% | 3.88% |
| BPL 3.95 12/01/26Buckeye Partners Lp | 1.94% | 0.34% | 1.60% |
| RGCARE 9.875 08/15/3Lifepoint Health Inc 9.88% 15Aug2030 | 0.94% | 0.12% | 0.82% |
| CWK 8.875 09/01/31 1Cushman And Wakefield U.S. Borrower Llc. | 0.57% | 0.14% | 0.43% |
84.6% of BSJQ is already inside IHYF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, BSJQ or IHYF?
BSJQ has an expense ratio of 0.43% while IHYF charges 0.39%. IHYF is the cheaper option, by $4 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, BSJQ or IHYF?
IHYF has been the more volatile fund at 6.9% annualized versus 5.5% for BSJQ. Worst drawdown: BSJQ -11.9% vs IHYF -36.0%.
Should I hold both BSJQ and IHYF?
BSJQ and IHYF have a monthly-return correlation of 0.93, so they move almost identically. What is left to separate them is the fee and the index each one tracks. This is information, not a recommendation.
What is the holdings overlap between BSJQ and IHYF?
84.6% of BSJQ's money is in holdings IHYF also owns. 1.5% of IHYF's is in holdings BSJQ also owns. They hold 5 positions in common, counted across the 13 positions we hold weights for in BSJQ and 396 in IHYF.
Which pays a higher dividend, BSJQ or IHYF?
BSJQ yields 5.43% while IHYF yields 6.50%, so IHYF currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is IHYF better than BSJQ?
IHYF has a lower expense ratio. IHYF led over 1Y and the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.93. IHYF is less concentrated, with 6.1% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 94.9%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.